Briefing - Nov. 22, 2011

Executive members of the Peel Students Presidents' Council (PSPC) provided an update to trustees about the 2011-12 school year.

PSPC is a student-run organization that provides a way for student councils across the Peel board to network, share ideas, provide feedback to the board and access leadership opportunities.

Trustees recognize David Suzuki Secondary School students for participation in Global Dignity Day

Trustees congratulated students from David Suzuki Secondary School on their participation in the national celebration of Global Dignity Day.

Our students attended a live nation-wide video conference celebrating Global Dignity Day with schools from British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec. Students left the opening video conference on a mission to educate other students about dignity.

The board approved the membership for Identification, Placement and Review Committees for the 2011-12 school year. For a complete list of members, contact the special education department, 905-890-1010 (or 1-800-668-1146) ext. 2345.

Board approves tender for school addition and renovation

The tender for the construction of an addition and renovation to Clifton Public School was awarded to Tasis Contractors Inc., at a cost of $1.9 million.

Board approves recommendations of the Physical Planning & Building Committee

Trustees approved the 2013 capital plan, subject to the availability of funding from the Ministry of Education, for the following four new schools – Brameast #4 P.S., Credit Valley Sub Area 5 #1 P.S., Springdale 703 P.S. and Credit Valley (Brampton) #2 S.S.

Trustees approved the 2014-22 capital plan for new schools subject to the availability of funding from the Ministry of Education.

Trustees agreed there will be no new additions for full-day Kindergarten in the 2011-12 annual planning document, until capital funding for year four implementation of full-day kindergarten is approved by the Ministry of Education.

Trustees also approved that the following schools met the criteria of the board's "Policies and Regulations – Policy #45 - Consolidation of School Accommodation" and "Operating Procedures – Consolidation of School Accommodation – Planning and Accommodation Support Services 3" – Clarkson P.S., Westacres P.S. and T.L. Kennedy S.S.

Secondary principal and vice-principal promotion process

The board approved the following individuals to be considered for promotion to secondary principal, as vacancies occur:

The board approved the following individuals to be considered for promotion to elementary principal, as vacancies occur:

Pamela Bondett, Marvin Heights Public School
Janice Crofoot, Ridgeview Public School
Jeanne Hart, Owenwood Public School
Janet Jackowski, Treeline Public School
Tracy LeMoine, Brandon Gate Public School
Katina Paleologos, Bristol Road Middle School

The board approved the following individuals to be considered for promotion to elementary vice-principal, as vacancies occur:

Dahlia Battick, Eastbourne Drive Public School/Grenoble Public School
Greg Blakeley, Larkspur Public School
Christina Brulotte, Worthington Public School
Kerri Dunford, Willow Way Public School/Hazel McCallion Senior Public School
Laren Emms, Westervelts Corners Public School
Elizabeth England, Leadership Development & School Support Services
Tina Godsoe, Ellwood Memorial Public School
Felicia Hiscock, Carberry Public School
Scott Moody, Sir John A. Macdonald Senior Public School
Brian Rasmusson, Glendale Public School
Dennis Sanvido, Castlemore Public School
Mariana Vranjic, Mount Royal Public School
Rita Walker, Driftwood Public School - Toronto District School Board
Simone Wallace, Derry West Village Public School

Rasulan Hoppie from vice-principal at Lincoln M. Alexander Secondary School to vice-principal at Castlebrooke Secondary School

Elementary principal appointments and assignments

The board approved the following elementary principal appointments, effective November 23, 2011:

Pamela Bondett from acting principal at Marvin Heights Public School to principal at Marvin Heights Public School

Jeanne Hart from acting principal at Owenwood Public School to principal at Owenwood Public School

The board approved the following elementary principal appointments, effective January 9, 2012:

Cathy Standring from School Support Officer – Leadership to principal at Fletcher's South Public School

The board approved the following elementary principal appointments, effective March 19, 2012:

Anne Ottley from principal at Fletcher's Creek Senior Public School to principal at Credit Valley Sub Area 2 #1

Liz Cook from principal at Vista Heights Public School to principal at Vales South-Fairlawn Public School

Elementary vice-principal appointments and assignments

The board approved the following elementary vice-principal appointments, effective November 23, 2011:

Kerri Dunford from .5 acting vice-principal at Hazel McCallion Senior Public School and .5 acting vice-principal at Willow Way Public School to .5 vice-principal at Hazel McCallion Senior Public School and .5 vice-principal at Willow Way Public School.

Dennis Sanvido from acting vice-principal at Castlemore Public School to vice-principal at Castlemore Public School.

Retirements

Trustees recognized the contributions and years of service of the following staff who are retiring effective Dec. 31 unless otherwise indicated: